King Express train Sapa to Hanoi
The King Express train Sapa to Hanoi is a Sa Pa–Ha Noi transfer, journey time about 6 hours 15 min. Book online with LuxuryTourVN, fares from $27 one way. Departures at 21:30.
Departure times
Sa Pa → Ha Noi
Ha Noi → Sa Pa
Elegant carved-wood interior
Comfortable, cosy cabins at a competitive price
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About King Express train
King Express train has 26 berths with deluxe and VIP cabins, accompanied by the hospitality of King express train staff. All berths are wooden-paneled, air-conditioned with individual reading lights, baggage storage. Commuters are served with a drink in the morning upon arrival to Lao Cai or Hanoi.
Ticket types
Deluxe 4-berth tickets (4 berths in a cabin): Max 4 passengers
Deluxe 2-berth tickets (2 berths with folded upper berth): Max 2 passengers
Vip 2-berth cabin (2 berth cabin): Max 2 passengers
For the 4-berth cabin, you can book either shared tickets or a whole cabin (private option) (E.g. you can book a private cabin of 4 berths for your group of 1, 2, or 3 people for enjoying the privacy that no others will share your cabin)



King Express Train schedule
Lao Cai Station to Hanoi Station (21:40 – 05:30)
Arrive at Lao Cai Train Station (No.337 Quảng Trường ga Lào Cai Street, (Google Maps) for check-in. Your e-ticket is exchanged for a paper ticket here.
Depart for Hanoi Train Station.
Arrive at Hanoi Train Station.
Good to know
Your voucher is valid only for the date and time booked
You must exchange your e-ticket for a paper ticket at the station before boarding, so please arrive at the station 1 hour before departure.
Cancellation policy
More than 15 days before arrival: refundable minus a 10% handling fee
5–15 days before departure: 50% refund
Within 5 days of departure: No refund
No-show: No refund
Transfer Options:
- Private cabin - Deluxe 4-berth cabin$83
- Private cabin - VIP 2-berth cabin$93
